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Have you seen the hjistoric Bowstring Truss Bridge inside Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon Ohio? This is a rare 1872 style iron bowstring bridge. It was in Mt. Vernon park for pedestrian use from its original location at Wakatomika Creek on Mill Road. Significance: The Mill Road Bridge is a…
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Have you been to the Mavis Island inside the Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio? This is a small man-made island that was built to honer Mayor Richard K. Mavis for his vision and leadership in the development of Ariel-Foundation Park. Boating and fishing, with restrictions, are allowed. Where is…
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One of the unique features of Ariel-Foundation Park in Mt. Vernon, Ohio is the River of Glass. The art installation was constructed to pay homage to PPG Works No. 11, honoring the significant contributions of the family members who worked for PPG Glassworks. Flowing down one of the hillsides near…
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Great experience at the Cox Arboretum MetroPark in Dayton, Ohio! My mom loved it a lot. We didn’t see any butterfly at the butterfly shed, but it was still a great visit! I recommend that you visit on a summer to see all the flowers blooming and to fully enjoy…
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When visiting Point Pleasant, West Virginia, stop by at the historical Tu-Endie-Wei State Park and you would never regret you did! Inside the park is the 84-foot granite Battle Monument that commemorates the frontiersmen who fought and died in the 1774 Battle of Point Pleasant. See more places in West…
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I cannot believe that this historic 1700s mansion house in Point Pleasant, West Virginia has three levels! This is a must to visit if you are also visiting the Battle Monument inside the Tu-Endie-Wei State Park. The mansion house was built in 1796 by Walter Newman for a tavern. It…
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After your visit at the Moth Statue and Museum, take a short walk to the Point Pleasant Riverfront! The riverfront boasts a huge amphitheater-style stair facing the scenic Ohio river. Separating the riverfront from the busy town is a tall wall that is painted with murals. You can follow the…
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To commemorate the battle of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the Battle Monument was erected in the year 1909. The battle occurred at the mouth of the Great Kanawha River on October 10, 1774, between Virginia colonial troops and the warriors from the United Indian Nations (Shawness, Delawares, Mincoes, Wyandottes, Miamis,…
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